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St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.0 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,588
Capacity
1,550
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.9, placing it in the top 34% of schools nationally. A solid 73% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 70% progress to university, including 29% to top-third institutions. However, there may be areas for improvement in the percentage of students achieving higher grades, as only 49% reach grade 5 or above in English and Maths.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.9 | Top 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 49% | Top 37% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 64% | Top 21% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 40% | Top 21% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 70% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 29% | Above avg |
Based on 219 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.5%
White Other2.5%
Black African2.1%
Asian Other1.8%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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54.88750, -1.52102 · NE38 8AF
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN147142
School typeAcademy converter
Websitestrobertofnewminster.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington rated by Ofsted?
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2012.
Is St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington a good school?
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington scores 60.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington in GCSEs?
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.9. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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